What is Sugilite

Sugilite can range from a dark blackish purple, to some shades of pink. It does not form well shaped crystals but is usually found to be massive in size.

Usually found in Iwagi Island, Shikoku, Japan as well as Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada and South Africa.

Interesting Facts:

Commonly known as "Purple Turquoise" even though the two stones are not related (When a stone is named after another stone often it is done so by those trying to sell it to increase it popularity).

Named after Ken-ichi Sugi, a Japanese Geologist in 1944.

Sugilite has become a fairly popular stone.

Both of the stones below are Sugilite. The more valuable one is the the stone with the vivid purple...

The pictures below are of jewellery available at

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Wikipedia Information About Sugilite

Mindat Information About Sugilite

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